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IOLA, KANSAS                          OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK                         March 7, 2006

The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Dick Works, Commissioner Walt Regehr, Jr., Commissioner Kent Thompson and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk.

Bruce Symes, Iola Register, was present to observe the meeting.

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the February 28, 2006 meeting.

Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director, discussed ceiling tile for the Clerk’s Office. Commissioners approved to replace the tile and use the old ceiling tile in low visibility areas.

Ron discussed the floor tile for the Clerk’s Office. A gray color was approved.

Commissioners reviewed the Blue Cross Blue Shield proposal. Sherrie discussed a company called CBIZ with the Commissioners. Commissioners requested her to file the documents for later reviewing.

Bill King, Public Works Director, presented the Commissioners with information on the Association of County Commissioners and Highway Officials of Southeast Kansas Annual Meeting, which will be held on April 19, 2006, to be held at the KDOT Office Complex in Chanute, Kansas.

Bill requested Jerry Jackman carry over 56.25 hours of vacation. Commissioners approve to be used within 6 months.

Bill discussed a software upgrade with the AWOS (Automated Weather Observation System) Upgrade Grant at the Allen County Airport. KDOT will reimburse our community 50% up to a maximum of $2,000.00 for all facilities, equipment, and software necessary to connect the Sponsor’s existing AWOS to an Internet weather service provider of the Sponsor’s choosing for the purpose of broadcasting the sponsor’s AWOS information over the Internet. Commissioner Regehr moved to give Bill King, Public Works Director, the authority to sign the request for grant proposal.

Bill discussed the Central Street Bridge replacement. Discussion followed.

Bill reported the easements on the replacement of Bauer Bridge are progressing.

Bill discussed the work at the Allen County Airport. Discussion followed on state and federal grants and what work each would allow.

Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel for 5 minutes. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Works, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:28 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:33 a.m. No action was taken.

Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Blue Cross Blue Shield proposal. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, reported the Ford Expedition came in this morning.

Sheriff Williams discussed the bill concerning limiting cost that medical services can charge to counties. He requested Commissioners contact Derek Schmidt today because the hearing is tomorrow.

Loren Korte, Personal Insurance Services, discussed Allen County renewal for March 18, 2006 to March 17, 2007. He reviewed last years compared to this year. He presented a voucher for renew policy as follows: Business Auto $38,521.00

Commercial Property $15,332.00

Commercial Other $333.00

Crime $670.00

General Liability $32,450.00

Inland Marine $12, 209.00

Umbrella $7,647.00

Workers Compensation $71,863.00

For a total of: $179,025.00

Discussion followed on options available to Allen County. Commissioner Thompson moved to accept the proposal. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, discussed taxes on powered parachutes. Discussion followed on personal property taxes. Sandy discussed abandoned oil wells going back on the payroll at the company’s expense not the landowner’s expense. Discussion followed. Commissioners advised Sandra to discuss the legal issues with Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor.

Sandra discussed land-leased property (improvements on leased land). No action was taken at this time.

Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, Sharon K. Utley, Allen County Treasurer, Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk, discussed the CIC Tax, Budget/Accounting, Payroll/HR. Discussion followed on payments and budgets. Commissioner Regehr moved to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the CIC Contract. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed insurance coverage for County Counselor and Assistant Attorney. He reported they are covered.

Alan reported he sent a letter addressing the Nuisance Abatement Act to a resident north of Humboldt.

Alan discussed a suit against Allen County concerning a wrongful arrest in Montgomery County on a speeding ticket that was paid and a warrant said otherwise. Discussion followed.

Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, discussed the remodeling project for the Humboldt Ambulance Station. It is a joint project by the City of Humboldt and Allen County.

Elaine discussed the Allen County Hospital giving notice that they will no longer sell Allen County EMS drugs for the ambulances as of May 1, 2006. Discussion followed. The hospital also does the laundry for the ambulances. They charge .45 cents per pound. Discussion followed. Elaine is checking into other options.

Commissioners reviewed West Cottage Grove Cemetery’s annual report.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $135805.58

Journal Entries #19

Payroll Changes

Payroll Vouchers

Abatements PP- Value 1481, $195.70, Year 2004

Abatements Oil- Value 530, $63.40, Year 2005

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until March 14, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.